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46 CFR 109.331: Firehoses and hydrants.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER I-A—MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
- PART 109—OPERATIONS
- Subpart C—Operation and Stowage of Safety Equipment
The master or person in charge shall insure that—
(a) At least one length of firehose with a combination nozzle is connected to each fire hydrant required by this subchapter, at all times, except that during heavy weather a firehose in an exposed location may be temporarily removed from the fire hydrant and stowed in an accessible, nearby location;
(b) A fire hose required by this subchapter is not used for any purpose other than firefighting, fire drills, and testing;
(c) Access to each fire hydrant is not blocked;
(d) Each firehose, except a firehose temporarily removed from an exposed location, is stowed on a rack or reel required by this subchapter; and
(e) Each low velocity spray applicator for a fire hose nozzle is attached to the nozzle or stowed next to the fire hydrant to which the fire hose is attached.
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